as in remedy
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable hoped that taking dance lessons would prove to be an antidote for her loneliness

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Recent Examples of antidote Designing more and better platforms to support democracy can be an antidote to the wave of global autocracy that is increasingly bolstered by tech platforms that tighten public control. Lisa Schirch, The Conversation, 7 July 2025 There is always an antidote or a rubbery mask to thwart the same evildoers. Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Any sort of creative activity involves expression, which is a great antidote to depression. Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025 Our voices and our stories can serve as an antidote to fascism and authoritarianism. Raquel Willis, Time, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for antidote
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Noun
  • Sabraw ordered the government last month to renew its contract with Acacia as part of its remedy for violating the settlement.
    Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
  • Most sea lice rashes can be treated with at-home remedies.
    Evan Moore July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • If your current provider does not meet your needs, exploring other ISPs may offer a solution.
    Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 26 July 2025
  • As far as internal solutions, Javier Assad (oblique) and Jameson Taillon (calf) are progressing but not that close to returning.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • While minoxidil is not a cure for TE, it has been used off-label for this condition.
    Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
  • The expert emphasized, however, that hypnosis is not a standalone cure for problem drinking.
    Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025

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“Antidote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antidote. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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